GRE Word List

ENGULF

to flow over and enclose : overwhelm

The meaning of the word engulf is to flow over and enclose : overwhelm.

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WordMeaning
depleteto empty of a principal substance
nimblequick and light in motion : agile
migrantone that migrates: such as
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
reprisea musical repetition:
pursea small bag for money
breedto produce (offspring) by hatching or gestation
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
gavelrent or tribute in medieval England